[Clinical application of three methods for total ear reconstruction].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the indication and results of three methods for total ear reconstruction.


METHODS
960 cases of total ear defect were treated with skin expansion and autogenous rib cartilage framework (n = 786), or skin expansion and Medpor framework (n = 150), or ear prosthesis (n = 24). The indication and results of the three methods were analysed.


RESULTS
Good cosmetic results were achieved with all three methods. Autogenous rib cartilage framework was suitable for patients under 30 years old with unaffected skin at mastoid region. Medpor framework was good for grown-up, especially over 30 years old, or with mild infection at mastoid region. Patients with severe skin injury at mastoid region or unwilling to accept surgery should choose ear prosthesis.


CONCLUSIONS
Satisfactory results can be achieved with suitable methods for total ear reconstruction.
Zhao
Yan-Yong
YY
Plastic Surgery Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing 100144, China.
Zhuang
Hong-Xing
HX
Jiang
Hai-Yue
HY
Jiang
Wen-Jie
WJ
Hu
Xiao-Gen
XG
Hu
Shou-Duo
SD
Wang
Shu-Jie
SJ
Pan
Bo
B
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D054457:Tissue Scaffolds; D055815:Young Adult